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Chiang Mai News Clips
- w/c 17th August 2009

There's always lots of events that "slip under the radar" of Google & the general news media, hopefully we can catch a few of these stories, and offer them to you in an easy to view format.

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* Lin Ping Baby Panda:
Thailand’s latest and greatest tourist attraction baby Panda is finally given the name as ‘Lin Ping’ after receiving the highest votes. Chiang Mai Zoo made the announcement last week.

Chosen as the result of a national competition to select a name for the baby panda, more than 22 million postcards were received with over 60 percent of those voting for Lin ping - a name that means “ice forest” in Chinese.

The lucky draw of 4 people voting for Lin Ping was hold on 10 August to receive the jackpot worth more than 10 million baht, and 15 more prizes were handed to those voting for the other 3 names.

* Chiang Mai - Phitsanulok Trip by TAT:
Thank you TAT or Tourism Authority of Thailand for providing a special trip for mass media to experience an adventure route Chiang Mai - Phitsanulok.

Phitsanulok is situated on a strategic location dividing Thailands Central and Northern regions, and connecting to the Northeastern region. Phitsanulok City spans the banks of Nan river and has Kwae Noi River running through it.

Therefore, it is locally known and historically referred to as Song Kwae City means The city of 2 rivers. Most of Phitsanulok's terrain is flatlands, with one third of the area being mountain ranges on the north and the east.

It's unique natural endowments including natural parks and waterfalls make a trip to Phitsanulok worthwhile.

* Lao Jow Street at Warorot Market:
Lao Jo or Lao Jow Street is the one of shopping street in Chiang Mai located in Warorot Market or Kad Luang as it is also known meaning large market in Thai.

This street is entitled as Chiang Mai Chinatown with Chinese people living & working all around there. This is one street of business and trade for local people.

Almost all of the visitors to this market will be Thai as it is not popular for foreigner because they haven’t know there is this kind of street in Chiang Mai. With lot's of local fabric, cloths, and other gadgets for local and traveler, you should find some free time to visit and feel the real local Chinese scent and enjoy the reasonable price there.

* Elephants Plowing Paddy Fields:
Last Saturday, at Baan Saen Doi Resort & Spa in cooperation with TAT(Tourism Authority of Thailand) an “Elephants Plowing Paddy Fields” event was held. The highlight of this activity was on the theme "No.8" meaning that 8 elephants from Maetaman Elephant Camp were ploughing on an 8-rai paddy field on the 8th day of the 8th month at 8.08 am!.

* Maejo University Short Film Contest:
The Faculty of Information and Communications, Maejo University in association with Thai Film director Association invites you to their Short Film contest under the topic of “Remind us of Chiang Mai” to express the comparison of Chiang Mai in the past and present.

For more information, pls call the Faculty of Information and Communications on Tel No. 053-873297 or visit the Maejo University website.

* Gymnastic Toys More Than Just Playable Toys :
Today, let’s go to see uncle “pleng” processing a toy at Ban Boh Heaw, Lumpang. Uncle Pleng is an interested handicraftsman. He can make various toys from bamboo.

It is a creative toy and useful toy. This toy will cheerfully somersault! And it helps to children that play this toy to exercise muscle. It’s an intelligent Thai folk wisdom.

* Mother Day Workshop at JJ Market:
For the occasion of HM Queen Sirikit’s Birthday, JJ Market in Chiang Mai held an activity of candle lights to celebrate the Queen to bless for Her Majesty long life.

Moreover, there was a workshop how to make a garland for Mothers Day by the teachers from Chiang Mai Vocational College.

* Asian Ladies Golf Tournament in November:
Chiang Mai will stage a new Asian ladies golf tournament in November. Ms Rae-vadee unveils new development in Chiang Mai as the three new golf courses - the Chiang Mai Highlands, the Alpine Resort and the Gassan Khuntan Golf Club - will be christened with the first Asian Ladies Invitational Interport from November 2-4.

One hundred and seventy golfers from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand will play on the three layouts.

This tournament will be a big draw in many ways and it will play a major role in promoting tourism in Chiang Mai also.

* Movie Update:

Orphan:
Can you keep a secret?, Orphan is an INTENSE drama. Full of surprises and a bit of suspense. There's something wrong with Esther. A husband and wife who recently lost their baby adopt a 9-year-old girl who is not nearly as innocent as she claims to be!.

Inglourious Basterds:
Once upon a time in Nazi occupied France. In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as
"The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. "The Basterds" soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.

* 1st Anniversary The Steak House by Le Crystal:
"Congratulations" for The Steak House by Le Crystal that celebrated it's first anniversary on last Saturday.

The Steak House Pub and Restaurant is the modern style steak house serves you various kind of steak, French cake bakery. The Steak House opens daily from 11 am – 1 AM at JJ Market Chiang Mai.

For further information or reservations please call Tel No. 053 224 123.

* Payap Music Festival:
Last Sunday, there was a concert to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Payap University at Somsawali Building, E.C.Court Auditorium, Kaew Nawarat Campus Somsawali Building, ‘The First Asian Traditional Music Forum 2009 features performances Traditional Music from 6 countries, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippine, and Karen.

* JJ Talent Contest 2009:
Please check out the OpenChiangMai website to view the performances, vote and make comments.

* 2009 Wedding Fair - Love Life & Diamonds:
We take you to see feel romantic atmosphere from "The 3rd Wedding Fair 2009" that happened on August 15 at Grand Nantra, Holiday Inn Hotel under the concept of "Love Life & Diamonds".

It was an honor to have Chalermsak Suranan, Director of Tourism autority of Thailand Chiang Mai office as a chairman. This fair featured the new style of Wedding with fashion show of beautiful diamond presented by Chiang Mai celebrities. Many businesses came to attend such as Wedding Studio, Cosmetics Booths, Beauty & Salons, Jewelry shops and much more.

* Air Asia:
While other, older airlines are struggling, Air Asia passengers have increased by 20 percent in the first half of 2009, he told a business conference at Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket City. He would also like to fly daily direct from Phuket to Chinag Mai, to open up travel between the north and south in Thailand. Air Asia is offering a 750 baht promotion for people to go from Bangkok to Chiang Mai to visit the cute baby panda, and the ticket can be used to gain discounts at resorts, too. Kaeng Ho

* Gaeng Ho - Famous Northern Local Food:
This is a dish combining an array of leftover from other Northern dishes.

This dish originated when people made a "merit"(Buddhist religious offering) for religious festivals, when they would cook, there would always be some foods left, which were then mixed together to form a new dish, instead of abandoning them. Put green bean, vegetable and glass noodle and seasoning the taste as you like. It is not that spicy and taste good even though it's made from leftovers.

* Google Seminar:
On August 22, a seminar managed by IT For Society Club. Meet with Porntip Kongchoon MD Google Thailand with lots of knowledge of Google and how to make e-Business World by using Social Media Marketing. At Pantip Plaza between 1pm-4pm. More information and reservation can be made at the IT for Society Website.

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